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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 886,469,512.80, 1,329,704,269.20 and 240,237,256.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 886,469,512.80, 1,329,704,269.20 and 240,237,256.80 is: 360,355,885.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    886,469,512.80 : 1,329,704,269.20 = 240,237,256.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    886,469,512.80/1,329,704,269.20 = 240,237,256.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    886,469,512.80x = 1,329,704,269.20 × 240,237,256.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    886,469,512.80x = 319,444,505,987,856,768
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 319,444,505,987,856,768/886,469,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 360,355,885.20

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